December 12, 2021
Adult Sunday School @ 8:00 AM Sunday Livestream Worship Service @ 10:45 AM “You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid.” Matthew 5:14 NRSV
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Order of Worship………………………………………………………………...4-5 Advent Litany – Peace……………….………………………………….…...…..6-7 Scripture……………………………………………………………………….…8-9 News & Announcements…………………………………………………………10 Wells 50th Wedding Anniversary Congratulations……………………………….11 Bible Study………………………………………………………………………. 11 Health & Wellness Ministry……………………………………………………...12 “A Very Gospel Christmas”…………………………………………………...… 12 Men’s Fellowship Clothing and Toy Drive………………………………………13 Christmas Eve Service …………………………………………………………...14 Save the Date – Martin Luther King Day………………………………………...15 “Thank You” from Good Samaritan Usher Board……………………………..... 15 Stanley’s Dream – 14th Annual 5K Run & 2.5K Walk…..……………………….16 St. Paul’s Church 135th Anniversary…………………………………………..… 17 Adult Sunday School New Hours……………………………………………….. 18 Pastor Croft’s Monday Prayer Call……………………………………………… 19 Church School Corner…………………………………………………………… 20 Members in Nursing Homes and Hospitals………………………………………21 Registration for In-Person Service………………………………………………. 22 Giving……………………………………………………………………………. 23 Ministry Volunteers – AV Ministry, Safety & Security, Ushers, Youth Ministry….. 24 Prayer Line Monday – Friday………………………………………….…………25 Men’s Fellowship………………………………………………………………... 26 Mail Addressed to the Church…………………………………………………… 26 YouTube…………………………………………………………………………. 27 Instruments of Praise……………………………………………………………..28 COVID-19 Funeral Assistance………………………………………………….. 29 Social Security…………………………………………………………………... 30 Reach Out to St. Paul’s………………………………………………………….. 31
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Order of Worship The Third Sunday of Advent – December 12, 2021 “Peace” Reverend Orville Brissett Minister of Music and Worship Arts
Reverend Richelle Foeman-Gunter Worship Leader
Praise and Worship The Lighting of the Advent Candle The Call to Worship The Choral Introit……………… Holy, Holy, Holy…...…………..Congregation Prayer of Invocation…………..........…………………................Worship Leader Prayer Chant………………….The Lord’s Prayer…….…………..Congregation ** *** Musical Interlude…………………………………………………………… Advent Litany ……………………………………………………………… The Hymn of Consecration …... “Let There Be Peace On Earth”….…..Congregation ** *** Greeting our Visitors……………………………………….….Donna Edwards Pastoral Emphasis…………………..…………………………………….…..
The Ministry of Giving Offertory Prayer………………………………..…..Trustee William Hammond 4
Announcements …..………………….................................................................... Scriptural Lesson …………………………… Reverend Richelle Foeman-Gunter Prayer of Intercession…………..……………….……Deacon Vaughn Jennings Choral Response ……….....……………………………….................................. ** Ministry of Music ………………………………………….………................ Sermonic Selection..…………”God Is My Everything”……….Inspirational Choir “We don’t need another political uprising. We don’t need another conqueror on the scene. What we need is a special word, that will bond within our hearts and give us direction from above. We need a Word from the Lord. A Word from the Lord. Just one Word from the Lord, will remove all the doubts and cause the sun to shine and give peace of mind. Speak Lord, Speak Lord.”
The Ministry of Preaching Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr. “What Then Should We Do?” Luke 3:7-18 NRSV
*Call to Discipleship Departing to Serve
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** Ushers May Seat Worshippers *** Congregation Be Seated 5
Advent Litany - Peace LEADER: A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. The spirit of the Lord shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. PEOPLE: May the peace of Christ rule in our hearts, and may we carry the light of peace wherever we go. LEADER: God sent Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, into the world as a human to save and heal those who are lost. The light of peace came into the world. PEOPLE: Come, long-expected Prince of Peace ignite in me anew, a hunger for peace in the world, peace in my community, peace in my home, and peace within me. 6
Advent Litany - Peace LEADER: We long for the peace of Christ, and trust in your promise. We hear your call to turn toward you, to change our lives and welcome you in. Meet us here and fill our minds with your wisdom and our hearts with your peace. ALL: We dream God’s dream, of a world at peace. Where enemies are reconciled, and children play in safety. Where the poor and powerless find justice. We remember God’s promise of a Ruler of Peace, filled with the Spirit of God, of wisdom and understanding, of counsel and might, of justice and faithfulness.
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Luke 3:7-18 NRSV 7 John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Bear fruits worthy of repentance. Do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our ancestor’; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham. 9 Even now the ax is lying at the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.” 10 And the crowds asked him, “What then should we do?” 11 In reply he said to them, “Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.” 12 Even tax collectors came to be baptized, and they asked him, “Teacher, what should we do?” 13 He said to them, “Collect no more than the amount prescribed for you.” 8
Luke 3:7-18 NRSV (cont) 14 Soldiers also asked him, “And we, what should we do?” He said to them, “Do not extort money from anyone by threats or false accusation, and be satisfied with your wages.” 15 As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, 16 John answered all of them by saying, “I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17 His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.” 18 So, with many other exhortations, he proclaimed the good news to the people. 9
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 1, 2022 Stanley’s DREAM provides childhood brain cancer research grants to CHOP each year as well as annual college scholarships to graduating seniors within Chester County School District.
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Church School Corner DAILY BIBLE READINGS David Administres Justice and Kindness 2 SamueL 9 DEVOTIONAL READING Proverbs 18:24
Daily Bible Readings
MONDAY Death of Saul and Jonathan Mourned (2 Samuel 1:1-12) TUESDAY A Lament from a Just Heart (2 Samuel 1:17-27) WEDNESDAY A Cry for Justice (Luke 18:1-8) THURSDAY Mercy from the Son of David (Matthew 20:29-34) FRIDAY David Made King Over All Israel (2 Samuel 3:1-5; 5:1-5) SATURDAY The King Rejoices in God (Psalm 21) SUNDAY David Shows Kindness to Saul's Descendant (2 Samuel 9:1-7, 9-12)
“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 (NKJV) 20
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In Nursing Homes and Hospitals Pembrooke Sister Deedra Matthews ~ Room 226 1130 West Chester Pike ~ West Chester, PA 19382 (610-692-3636)
WaterMark At Bellingham Sister Geneva Porter - #B5, 1615 E. Boot Road ~ West Chester, PA 19380
Convalescing at Home Sister Carol Anderson Sister Janet Anderson Sister Theresa Battaglia Brother Guy Calloway Sister Janet Christie Deacon Jesse Craig Sister Lurerlene Crook Sister Bridget Dudley Sister Renee Golden Brother Lynell Laws Sister Arden Olsen Sister Betty Ringgold Sister Judith Thomas
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COVID-19 Funeral Assistance The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. We are dedicated to helping ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the virus. Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. We are working with stakeholder groups to get their input on ways we can best provide this assistance, and to enlist their help with outreach to families and communities. FEMA will begin to implement COVID-19 funeral assistance in April. Additional guidance is being finalized and will be released to potential applicants and community partners as soon as possible. In the meantime, people who have COVID-19 funeral expenses are encouraged to keep and gather documentation.
FEMA will begin accepting applications for Funeral Assistance on Monday, April 12, 2021 through the dedicated call center. Who is Eligible? To be eligible for funeral assistance, you must meet these conditions: The death must have occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. The death certificate must indicate the death was attributed to COVID-19. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who incurred funeral expenses after January 20, 2020. There is no requirement for the deceased person to have been a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien.
How to Apply
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line Number Applications begin on April 12, 2021 844-684-6333 | TTY: 800-462-7585 Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time
If you had COVID-19 funeral expenses, we encourage you to keep and gather documentation. Types of information should include: An official death certificate that attributes the death directly or indirectly to COVID-19 and shows that the death occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. Funeral expenses documents (receipts, funeral home contract, etc.) that includes the applicant’s name, the deceased person’s name, the amount of funeral expenses, and the dates the funeral expenses happened. Proof of funds received from other sources specifically for use toward funeral costs. We are not able to duplicate benefits received from burial or funeral insurance, financial assistance received from voluntary agencies, government agencies, or other sources.
How Funds are Received
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